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Woman Accused of Blackmail & Harassment
By Jessie Williams A Westmoreland woman is accused of extortion and harassment after she threatened to send nude photos of her victims on social media if they didn’t send her money. According to the affidavit of complaint filed by investigating officer Deputy Jason Vinson, of the Macon County Sheriff’s Department, law enforcement was dispatched on…
Read MoreOver 30 Animals Rescued From Breeding Operation
By Jessie Williams A Lafayette couple was arrested on animal cruelty charges last week after authorities discovered and rescued over 30 animals living in deplorable conditions. The rescue operation began after Macon County Animal Control received an anonymous request to do a welfare check on animals located at 104 Cattle Drive. When they arrived and…
Read MoreLafayette Man Attempts to Strangle Brother
By Jessie Williams Forty-six-year-old Ronald Dwight Murray, of Lafayette, was arrested on Friday, March 3, 2023, after allegedly attempting to strangle his brother during an argument at an apartment on Akersville Rd. According to the affidavit of complaint filed by arresting officer, Deputy Derek Carlisle of the Macon County Sheriff’s Department, he was dispatched to…
Read MoreMan Arrested in Undercover Sex Crimes Investigation
By Jessie Williams A 41-year-old Westmoreland man is behind bars on a $100,000 bond following an undercover sex crimes investigation. According to the affidavit of complaint filed by Detective Danny Meador, of the Macon County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation began on February 2, 2023. During the investigation, on February 8, 2023, it was discovered that…
Read MoreDriver Hits 2 Patrol Cars While Fleeing Scene
By Jessie Williams Lafayette resident Earl Joseph Dallas, age 43, is behind bars on a long list of charges after crashing into police vehicles while attempting to flee local law enforcement. According to an Affidavit of Complaint filed by Deputy Tyler Gann of the Macon County Sheriff’s Department, he was on patrol February 8, 2023…
Read MoreNew Business Hiring in RBS
By Misty Green 620 Pelham Inc. held a job fair this past Saturday, January 14, announcing they were bringing a sewing business to Red Boiling Springs, setting up in the former Racoe Building at 327 College Street, Red Boiling Springs. “We hope to be in operation by the end of February,” Co-owner Larry Jones said,…
Read MoreReckless Driver Faces Drug Charges
By Jessie Williams A 36-year-old Kentucky man faces multiple charges after driving his motorcycle recklessly and attempting to evade officers. According to an affidavit of complaint filed by arresting officer Jason Vinson, the deputy was dispatched to Powell Road on December 7, 2022 following reports of a motorcycle traveling up and down the road, revving…
Read MoreMultiple Agencies Involved in High-Speed Pursuit
A 22-year-old man was arrested last week following a high speed chase with authorities that involved multiple law enforcement agencies. According to reports filed by the Lafayette Police Department, Red Boiling springs Police Department and Macon County Sheriff’s Department, the incident took place on October 12, 2022, when Lafayette Police Officer Dylan Gann observed a…
Read MoreMacon Public Library System Receives TOP Grant
Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited Lafayette on Thursday, October 6th, and presented the Macon County Public Library System with a Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) grant for $6,920.00. Hargett congratulated Lafayette Librarian Dana Richardson and several library board members who were on hand for the presentation, along with State Representative Kelly Keisling and…
Read MoreTigers defeat Westmoreland Eagles
In a rival game between two communities separated by about 18 miles, Macon County came away with a victory over the Westmoreland Eagles 20-15. Following possessions by both teams, the Tigers capitalized on an Eagle turnover and scored with 1:43 left in the first period on a Kyle Shockley quarterback sneak. The extra point was…
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